Kipling is a marketing and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience. Prior to joining DBM as CEO in early 2020, he was the GM of Business Marketing at NAB. During a decade with the organisation he held various leadership roles, overseeing marketing campaigns and strategic programs relating to customer segmentation, customer analytics, advocacy management and marketing transformation. Before NAB, Kipling was a strategy consultant for over 10 years – primarily with Corporate Value Associates. He advised across a broad range of industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, government, logistics, manufacturing and energy. Kipling has a first class honours degree in Electrical Engineering [Monash], a Master’s degree in Environmental Science [Monash] and a graduate certificate in Strategic Foresight [Swinburne].

Angela is a research, analytics and insights specialist focused on cutting through the complexity of market research reports, customer insights and behavioural data to inform business planning and strategy. She is results-oriented with a focus on driving positive change via fact-based decision-making in customer experience and product design, brand and communications strategy. Trained as an evolutionary biologist, she has worked as an academic in Australia, Canada, and Finland working across teams to drive data and experimental approaches to develop solutions and solve problems. She has vast experience within the financial services industry. Angela holds an Honours degree in Biology from the University of York and a PhD in Botany, Genetics, Evolution, Statistics from the University of Toronto.

Dhruba’s career in market research spans 30 years. He is a recognised industry leader, known for his work on customer experience, pricing, segmentation, new product development and forecasting.
Dhruba has a Master’s degree in Market Research, is a Qualified Professional  Researcher (QPR), and a Fellow of the Australian Market and Social Research Society.
He is frequently asked to speak at conferences and interviewed by the media. He is on the board of examiners for the QPMR. Dhruba is a history buff and a keen follower of American politics. His three pugs have taught him what it takes to be dedicated to a cause.

Chantal’s 20-plus year career in commercial leadership spans multiple industries including the public sector, telecommunications, insurance, banking and superannuation. At DBM her multifaceted responsibilities include oversight of human resources, risk management, efficient operational delivery, and elevating team performance.

Results oriented, Chantal uniquely combines a human-centred approach and a data-empowered philosophy with best practice thinking to drive strategic business outcomes. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Deakin University) and a Masters in Human Resource Management (Monash University). She volunteers her skills and time in a number of local community organisations and is a proud mother to three young sons.

Chris has specialised in data empowered consultancy for over 20 years spanning commercial, academic and directorship roles. As CEO Asia Pacific at WPP owned Kantar TNS until 2016, Chris led the region based in Singapore, successfully expanding its network from 14 to 18 markets and implementing its digital transformation program.

Chris works jointly with DBM as Executive Chairman and its Asian partner Illuminera as CEO International and is currently focused on the capitalisation of technology and data to improve business decision making.
In addition to commercial roles, Chris is an Advisory Board Member of the Data Science Research Institute at Swinburne University where he has completed a Doctorate on the future of Brand Image measurement.

Kerry has worked in partnership with government clients and academics for
25 years, providing expert advice and tailoring research to meet their needs.

She has a strong track record, and extensive credentials, in social research and program evaluation. Analytical thinking and a solid foundation in quality, reliable and responsive methodology was laid during 15 years with NatCen - Europe’s leading public sector research institute. She is passionate about addressing inequities in public health and helping to inform policy initiatives that make a difference to vulnerable populations. Kerry holds an MA (Hons) in Experimental Psychology from Cambridge University.

Andrew has over 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry, starting off in New York Life Insurance’s Seoul office before moving onto the equities desk in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Sydney office. He moved to Singapore from Sydney in 2012 with RFi Group and over the last 9 years has established himself as a strategy and CX consultant, with great success in designing and delivering syndicated and bespoke research programs to Asia’s financial services industry. Andrew holds Executive Education certification from Wharton Business School in Business Analytics, a bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and is an Honourary Alumnus of the Yanbian University of Science and Technology.

Tony has almost 20 years experience in market research at both small independent and large global agencies. For the last 15 years he has specialised in the area of Customer Experience and Satisfaction research, managing some of the largest studies ever undertaken in Australia.
More broadly, Tony has vast experience across segmentation, product testing, usage and awareness studies and campaign evaluation, and has worked with clients in sectors including telecommunications, airlines, government, energy, banking and insurance.
Tony is Satmetrix Net Promoter accredited and Director of DBM’s NPS (Net Promoter Score) Practice. He holds a first class degree in Anthropology from University College, London and is a published academic. He also holds UK Market Research Society qualifications and is a full member of the AMSRS. As an avid supporter and member of the Richmond Tigers football club, Tony knows the true meaning of loyalty.

Matt is a strategy-driven researcher with significant experience working with clients on their largest challenges. He brings customers to the centre of decision making for senior executives using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies complemented by human-centred design, CX approaches and deep collaboration with clients.

Matt’s focus is a practical and solution-based approaches to insights. His near
20-year career spans across FMCG, Financial Services, Retail, Automotive, Telco, Tourism and Government. Prior to DBM, Matt was at EY Sweeney for nearly
8 years. Before this, Matt spent seven years with Quantum, after three years working client-side at a global FMCG. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Swinburne University.